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Largest Cities in Porto

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Porto

1 Porto 252,687
2 Vila Nova de Gaia 70,811
3 Felgueiras 58,065
4 Rio Tinto 49,966
5 Paranhos 45,883
6 Ermesinde 39,420
7 Santo Ovídio 38,544
8 Maia 36,426
9 Afurada de Baixo 34,332
10 Campanhã 29,666
11 Aldoar 29,085
12 Póvoa de Varzim 29,044
13 Senhora da Hora 28,930
14 Matosinhos 28,070
15 Gondomar 27,691
16 Águas Santas 27,686
17 Vila do Conde 27,642
18 Canidelo 26,431
19 São Mamede de Infesta 25,940
20 Oliveira do Douro 24,407
21 Fânzeres 23,916
22 Bomfim 22,978
23 Lordelo do Ouro 22,270
24 Bougado 21,680
25 Valongo 21,328
26 Trofa 20,692
27 Baião 20,522
28 Paredes 19,834
29 São Tiago de Custoias 19,000
30 Pedroso 18,963
31 Vilar de Andorinho 18,944
32 Leça da Palmeira 17,996
33 São Pedro da Cova 17,011
34 Leça do Bailio 16,103
35 Baguim do Monte 15,850
36 Vermoim 15,764
37 Alfena 15,211
38 Vilar do Paraíso 14,727
39 Areosa 14,500
40 Valbom 14,443
41 Arcozelo 14,352
42 Canelas 14,247
43 Santo Tirso 14,021
44 Contumil 14,000
45 Azevedo 14,000
46 Moreira 12,890
47 Pedrouços 12,553
48 Perafita 12,538
49 Azenha 12,260
50 Gueifães 11,964
51 São Félix da Marinha 11,685
52 Avintes 11,577
53 Rebordosa 11,491
54 Senhora do Porto 11,000
55 Foz do Douro 10,997
56 Anta 10,951
57 Grijó 10,907
58 Gulpilhares 10,660
59 Margaride 10,652
60 Madalena 10,551
61 Aver-o-Mar 10,501
62 Melres 10,328
63 Sardão 10,092
64 Lordelo 10,035
65 Ameal 9,763
66 Francos 9,689
67 Lavra 9,633
68 Valadares 9,255
69 Guifões 9,231
70 Marco de Canavezes 9,042
71 Campo 8,916
72 Coronado 8,697
73 Aves 8,507
74 Alpendurada 8,485
75 Silva Escura 8,380
76 Castelões de Cepeda 8,322
77 Penafiel 8,065
78 Freamunde 7,983
79 Serzedo 7,891
80 Bonjoia 7,509
81 Jovim 7,067
82 Pinheiro Manso 6,900
83 Ramalde do Meio 6,839
84 Massarelos 6,789
85 Paços de Ferreira 6,782
86 Amarante 6,782
87 Sobrado 6,703
88 Negrelos 6,664
89 Pereiro 6,501
90 Sandim 6,449
91 Foz do Sousa 6,315
92 Pedras Rubras 6,300
93 Perozinho 6,259
94 Santa Cruz do Bispo 6,230
95 Noeda 6,100
96 Vila Cova 6,081
97 Gandra 6,034
98 Vila Nova da Telha 6,004
99 Vila da Lixa 6,000
100 Olival 5,715

The largest cities in Porto represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Porto leads with a population of 252,687, followed by Vila Nova de Gaia and Felgueiras. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 17 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Porto's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 17 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 11,964 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 477,412.

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